Nicholas Sokic

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DSO hires new program manager

Montreal-based Deydra Baptiste will be responsible for the ongoing implementation of the office’s programs, such as its upcoming Industry Resource Hub.

CMPA sends delegates to Australia

The 14 producers will be accompanied by several industry representatives from the CMPA, Ontario Creates, the Racial Equity Screen Office and CMF.

Two Canadian world premieres set for Inside Out 2025

Colette Johnson-Vosberg’s documentary Unlabelled and Corey Payette’s musical Starwalker will debut at the 35th edition of the festival.

TFO promotes two execs

Marianne Lambert and Joëlle Drouin have been promoted to senior director roles in content and innovation, respectively.

Spin Master sees YoY first quarter revenue increase

Despite ongoing challenges in its entertainment segment, the Toronto-based company posted a 13.6% year-over-year revenue increase.

In Brief: NFB short to screen at Cannes in competition

Plus: Canadians named among Gotham TV nominations and the Quebec Academy announces emerging talent grant recipients.

CBC renews five original dramas

The renewals include two more seasons for Wild Cards and season two of Saint-Pierre.

North of North to return for a second season

The series broke into the top 10 on Netflix in 27 different countries following its April 10 debut on the streamer.

Shawn Levy named to Canada’s Walk of Fame

The Montreal-born producer and director will be inducted alongside previously announced honourees Tonya Williams and the Toronto International Film Festival on June 14.

Blink49 acquires rights to novel from former Iceland First Lady

The mystery thriller is the first in a planned series from the Canadian-Icelandic author.

ABC News announces Blue Ant, Lisa Cortés true-crime docuseries

The three-parter is the first out of an April 2022 first-look deal between the Toronto studio and Cortés.

Canadian screen industry reacts to federal Liberal election win

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals won a fourth consecutive term for the party in last night’s election.